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1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - Campaign #97V020000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER RECALL - #97V020000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

THESE BUSES WITH GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GVWR) OF 36,200, DO NOT MEET THE BRAKE SIZE AND POWER REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS," FOR VEHICLES OF THAT GVWR.

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Vehicle 1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER
Manufacturer THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Manufactured between 7/1/1995 - 4/30/1996
Recalled on 2/26/1997
Influenced by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Owners Notified on 5/12/1997
# Affected 55
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Description THESE BUSES WITH GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GVWR) OF 36,200, DO NOT MEET THE BRAKE SIZE AND POWER REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS," FOR VEHICLES OF THAT GVWR.
Consequences THESE BUSES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121.
Corrective action THOMAS BUILT WILL PROVIDE THE OWNERS WITH REPAIR PARTS AND A DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURE. THE REPAIR WILL CONSIST OF CHANGING THE ORIGINAL REAR SLACK ADJUSTERS AND FRONT BRAKE CHAMBERS AND INCREASING THE AIR RESERVOIR VOLUME.
Notes NOTES:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 6, 1997. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPAIR PARTS AND A DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-910-889-4871.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
See also 1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM, CHAMBER

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1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for SEATS

1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
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